Clara

Experienced Dog Walker and Pet Sitter With A Degree In Animal Behaviour And Welfare

Ipswich
1 recurring guest
Lives with 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 pets
Lives with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Tolly
Usually responds within one day
1y ago
Last activity
<11h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
6 GBP for each additional pet
9 GBP
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Clara is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Clara

Hi!

I hold a Masters of Science degree in Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare. My specific research interests are on the wellbeing and behaviour of companion animals! I am an experienced pet sitter, and an owner of two cats, two chickens, indoor and outdoor fish, and a lovely dog. Looking after animals, in addition to understanding the motivation behind their behaviours, is my life's passion.

For the past three months I have been interning at the Penn Vet Working Dog Centre in Philadelphia – training a variety of working dogs including cancer detection, search and rescue, odour detection (narcotics, explosives, arson etc.) police patrol, and wildlife conservation dogs.

Having studied animal welfare I am well equipped in understanding your animal's needs and providing optimal care. I have work experience as an assistant in a veterinary practise, over ten years working as a stable-hand and have pet-sit various species of various ages.

I am currently based in Ipswich and have use of a car. If you are not located within walking distance of lenghily walks I am happy to transport your dog as long as they are safe and comfortable travelling in cars. I love looking after cats and rabbits too, and am happy to stop in multiple times per day for feeding/letting out.

I hope to hear from you!

Clara's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
6 GBP for each additional pet
9 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
9 GBP
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
35 GBP
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
17 GBP
/day

Clara also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Dog Walking
Zhanna, 2019-03-15

Clara is great, quick to respond and very responsible.

Availability

Clara's Pets

Rumble
Bird
Tumble
Bird
Tolly
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Barney
Cat
Nanoosh
Cat

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
  • Extensive experience with dogs, cats, horses, fish and chickens
  • Intern at the Penn Vet Working Dog Centre
  • Volunteer Assistant Dog Trainer at The Dog's Trust
  • Qualified in Animal First Aid
  • Junior Research Associate Award for research into horse behaviour
  • Published scientific author on how horses interpret human body posture
  • Completed an MSc in Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare at the Edinburgh Dick Veterinary School

Can Administer

Oral medications
First aid and CPR for pets

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Clara

Clara

Experienced Dog Walker and Pet Sitter With A Degree In Animal Behaviour And Welfare

Ipswich
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
6 GBP for each additional pet
9 GBP
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Clara is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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